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BB9 7DD

Manchester Road

Whitefield & Walverden

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Overview

Postcode BB9 7DD is located in an urban city, within the Whitefield & Walverden ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Nelson West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year. The nearest station is Nelson, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park (south).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Nelson West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Nelson West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from BB9 7DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Nelson West near BB9 7DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Nelson located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB9 7DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Nelson

N/A

Walking directions to Nelson
0.7 mi

Brierfield

N/A

Walking directions to Brierfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB9 7DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria Park (south)MediumWalking directions to Victoria Park (south)
0.5 miLomeshaye MarshMediumWalking directions to Lomeshaye Marsh

Area Profile

Population
479
Population density
19,007.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.25(+57%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.46(-34%)
Other theft
10.33(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(-16%)
Shoplifting
5.17(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
367
76.62%
British
54
11.27%
Other
22
4.59%
Other White
17
3.55%
Bangladeshi
7
1.46%
Total population: 479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
123
35.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
43.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
35.23%
Owns with a mortgage
13
14.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.68%
Social rents from council
1
1.14%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Whitefield & Walverden

Median price£95,000
Price per sq ft£111
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £124K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 (about £111 per square foot) in Whitefield & Walverden area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £215,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£186,000£152
Semi-Detached7£149,950£190
Flats1£95,000£138
Terraced67£90,000£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitefield & Walverden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134,000£111,500£47,000
2017£138,000£98,750£48,750
2018£247,250£99,500£52,000
2019£185,000£120,000£50,000
2020£137,000£130,000£55,630
2021£213,000£125,000£65,000
2022£145,000£135,000£75,000
2023£175,000£134,000£76,500
2024£160,000£115,000£74,950
2025£176,500£146,000£88,000
2026£165,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£116£105£57
2017£147£114£55
2018£150£118£60
2019£115£115£63
2020£104£129£66
2021£140£128£76
2022£171£171£83
2023£149£141£86
2024£147£144£87
2025£140£180£103
2026£201£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitefield & Walverden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 7DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 7DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 2025212, Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7DDTerracedLeasehold£215,000
16 Jun 20256, Spring Street, Nelson, BB9 7DLTerracedLeasehold£116,000
31 Oct 202510, Summer Street, Nelson, BB9 7DJTerracedLeasehold£95,000
08 May 202526, Farrer Street, Nelson, BB9 7DWTerracedLeasehold£70,000
19 May 2026255, Every Street, Nelson, BB9 7BZTerracedLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the BB9 7DD postcode area, located within Nelson West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB9 7DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWhitefield Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryMarsden Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 7DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB9 7DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparManchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AGWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miAsda ExpressManchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7SHWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miLidlRigby Street, Nelson, BB9 7AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miSuper FreshManchester Road, Pendle, BB9 7JRWalking directions to Super Fresh

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district (2025-26).

Band A£1,690
Band B£1,972
Band C£2,254
Band D£2,535
Band E£3,099
Band F£3,662
Band G£4,225
Band H£5,070

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB9 7DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammad Sakib

Whitefield & Walverden - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Jonathan Hinder

Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPendleE07000122
Parliamentary ConstituencyPendle and ClitheroeE14001422
ParishNelsonE04005233
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nelson WestE02005250
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pendle 011CE01025229
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB9 7DD

Is BB9 7DD (Nelson West) safe?

The area around BB9 7DD records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BB9 7DD?

The median sale price around BB9 7DD in Nelson West is £95,000 (about £111 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB9 7DD?

There are 18 schools close to BB9 7DD, including St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (Outstanding) and Marsden Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB9 7DD?

The closest station to BB9 7DD is Nelson, about 766 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB9 7DD?

BB9 7DD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,716 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB9 7DD (Nelson West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB9 7DD is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammad Sakib (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.